Xantech XT-DL-IRK Installation Manual

XT-DL-IRK

DinkyLink™ IR Receiver Kit

Plasma / LCD / LED / CFL Friendly IR Receiver

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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DESCRIPTION

These small IR receivers have been designed for mounting in very small spaces.
They may be mounted under shelf edges, cabinet ledges, in wall speakers, etc. –
anywhere an inconspicuous appearance is desired. The high sensitivity of these
receivers allows placement behind speaker grilles and still receive IR commands
up to 80 feet away*.

FEATURES

• Wire channel for clean installation.

• System testing red-talk-back LED.

• Includes 789-44 connecting block, power supply, two 283D, and two 286D
emitters for easy system installation.

• BOT-1.0 Break Out Terminator

SPECIFICATIONS

• Infrared carrier frequency bandwidth: 25 - 60 kHz.

• Reception range: Up to 80 feet.*

• Reception angle: +/- 60 degrees.

• Cable requirements: See “INSTALLATION” below.

• Max. Transmission length: 1 mile using 18 gauge wire.

• Maximum current output: 100mA.

• Drives IR emitters through Xantech Connecting Blocks, Controllers, etc.

• Dimensions: 2.55” x 0.55” x 0.35” (65mm x 14mm x 9mm).

• Power requirements: +12VDC, 10mA.

*Depending on remote control output strength and ambient conditions.

MOUNTING

The IR receiver can be mounted to any at surface, using the two-sided adhesive

tape supplied.

An additional feature is a wire channel on the rear of the surface mount IR
receiver. This will give the installer the ability to provide clean wire dressing in
any direction.

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INSTALLATION

QUICK-START

A typical system will use an IR receiver, several emitters, and a power supply all
connected to a connecting block.

1. Connect the IR receiver to the “IR RCVR” port on the connecting block.
The ‘red’ connector is installed to the ‘red’ plug. Note: In some extended
distances, additional 3-conductor may be required and can be connected to
the terminals on the connecting block.

2. Connect the Emitters to the connecting block. The ‘yellow’ connector is
installed to the ‘yellow’ plug.

3. Connect the power supply to the connecting block.

PS12-0.5

12VDC

+12 VDC

GND

STATUS

IR IN

EMITTERS

789-44

CONNECTING BLOCK

®

IR

RCVR

Satellite Receiver

283D Emitter

283D Emitter

286D

Emitter

Blu-ray

A/V Receiver

Smart TV Box

DL Series

IR Receiver

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REMOTE ROOM APPLICATION

One application is to locate the IR receiver in a remote room. This will give the
end-user the ability to control audio/video equipment from a location where the
remote control no longer has the ability of direct line-of-sight.

The IR receiver will need the 3.5mm stereo type mini plug removed to extend the
wire run to the connecting block. A 4-terminal block is included to connect the IR
receiver to the connecting block with a 3-conductor inter-room cable in between.

The 3-conductor inter-room cable (24 gauge up to 200’, 22 gauge up to 600’, 20
gauge up to 2000’, 18 gauge up to 5000’), is run to the main room.
Input connections must be made as illustrated. To extend the emitter wires to

DL Series

IR Receiver

Red (or white)
Stripe

To 120 V AC

(unswitched)

781ERGPS

789-44

Connecting Block

REMOTE ROOM

MAIN ROOM

Hand Hel d

Remote

3-Terminal Block (not included)

3-Conductor
Inter-room Cable
(unshielded OK)

7' Ribbon Cable

A/V Receiver

DVD

IR Photodiode

Red

Talk bac k LE D

Satellite Receiver

283D Emitter

12VD C

+12 VDC

GND

STATUS

IR IN

EMITTERS

IR

RCVR

789-44

CONNECTING BLOCK

®

IR OUT

+12V

GND

283D Emitter

283D Emitter

12VDC

+12 VDC

GND

STATUS

IR IN

EMITTERS

789-44

CONNECTING BLOCK

®

IR

RCVR

DL Series

IR Receiver

DL Series

IR Receiver

DL Series

IR Receiver

Remote Room Main Room

789-44

Connecting Block

Satellite Receiver

3-Conductor
Inter-room Cable
(Unshielded OK)

283D Emitter

PS12-0.5

283D Emitter

286D

Emitter

Blu-ray

A/V Receiver

Smart TV Box

a more distant location, you may splice in 2-conductor wire, in the wire gauges
mentioned before, as needed.

While it is possible to make wired connections without the connecting block, it
is not recommended. The connecting block reduces installation time, helps to
eliminate errors, allows easy troubleshooting and permits easy system upgrades
later, if needed.

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BOT-1.0 BREAK-OUT TERMINATOR

Use this unit to interface between the Quad (4-circuit) plug on Xantech Receivers
(so equipped) and 3 or 4-conductor inter-room wiring.

This eliminates the need to cut o the plug and strip and tin the leads for certain

applications.

To 120 V AC

(unswitched)

781ERGPS

789-44

Connecting Block

MAIN ROOM

A/V Receiver

DVD

Satellite Receiver

283D Emitter

12VD C

+12 VDC

GND

STATUS

IR IN

EMITTERS

IR

RCVR

789-44

CONNECTING BLOCK

®

283D Emitter

283D Emitter